FEB 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HANNAHS BRETZEL 400 N. LASALLE LLC.
BEAT. 36/100
400 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 27, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN COMPACTOR ROOM. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE CAULKING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK MOLDLIKE CAULKING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND RECAULK SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16: WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT FOUND NEAR HAND SINKS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES NEAR EACH HAND WASHING SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
FEB 72023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME RESIDUE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR DISH AREA. ICE IS USED INSIDE FOOD TO COOL DOWN IN THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT FOUND NEAR HAND SINKS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES NEAR EACH HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENT ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
FEB 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FEB 22022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED NOTIFYING PATRONS OF VACCINATION MANDATE. LEFT SIGNS AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF PATRONS DINING IN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JAN 142021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 272020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER ON FRONT LINE LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE DOUGH PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 6 QUARTS OF LIQUID EGG CARTONS AT 51.3F, 10 LBS OF SOUP AT 50.5F, A GALLON OF MILK AT 50.6F, 3 LBS SOFT GOAT CHEESE AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.2F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
JUN 222017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 40 HOUSEFLIES IN ALL DIFFERENT LIFE FORMS ON INTERIOR OF WINDOWS, WALLS AND FURNITURE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR BELOW WINDOWS AND ON WINDOWSILLS. ALL EVIDENCE OF ALL HOUSE FLY INFESTATION MUST BE ELIMINATED AND FACILITY MUST REMAIN DILIGENT ON PREVENTING HOUSE FLIES FROM ENTERING RESTAURNAT. OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. NO FLY TRAPS CAN BE STORED IN OR ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PEST CONTROL MUST BE CONTACTED AND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL CUBOARDS CONTAINING GARBAGE PAILS IN DINING ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL DEAD FLIES MUST BE CLEANED UP OFF OF FLOORS. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED AND FREE OF ANY DEAD FLIES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL DEAD FLIES MUST BE ELIMINATED FROM ALL WINDOWSILLS. ALL WINDOWSILLS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND FREE OF ANY DEAD FLIES. MAINTAIN
MAR 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SIDES AND SALADS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED A LABEL INDICATING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS IN PRODUCT AND NAMEADDRESS OF LOCATION WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.
DEC 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
JAN 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. BIG GARBAGE CAN AND BUCKETS FOR SANITIZER IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONEVNIENT TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CANS AND BUCKETS FOR SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS OF BOTH WASHROOMS AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
AUG 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE FRONT COLD SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER:BROCCOLI SLAW 48.8F, CHICKEN 53.4F,TOFU 48.7F, MUSHROOMS 47.2F, PESTO SAUCE 50.6F, AVOCADO 52.3F, BEANS 57.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 11LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
APR 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE PRETZELS OVEN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO CLEAN WALLS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST.
SEP 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK CUPS ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CUPS WITH LIDS.
DEC 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOLSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE LINE TOO SHORT, MUST PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD. DISCUSSED WITH MGR AND GIVEN A DIAGRAM OF PROPER SNEEZE GUARD CONSTRUCTION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER ARE HARD TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO AN EASY-TO-SAY AREA.
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